Kitchener-Waterloo Tree Service and Tree Removal | Tree Climbing

Calvin, who is the owner and operator here at Metzger's, often climbs the trees when we are trimming or removing a tree. This means we don't need to bring in a big boom truck which can often have an impact on your lawn.

Often times, even if the client doesn't mind having the boom truck on their property, there isn't the space. Many trees are in backyard, or side yards, or in tight spaces that we just can't get a boom truck into. This is why we have 2 climbers on staff for our tree removal service in Kitchener-Waterloo.

These photos were taken by Chase Photography, are of our crews doing tree removal along the LRT route on King Street in Kitchener-Waterloo. The reason Calvin needed to climb these trees is because we were extremely limited with space. We were working around the road construction crews, pedestrians, and there was also one lane of traffic passing by.

Bird's Eye View of Tree Removal

This is a photo Calvin recently shot, while he was up in the boom cutting a tree.When we are in residential areas like this, we use extensive roping systems to ensure the branches are safely brought down to the ground. Our crew on the ground carefully guides the branch down after Calvin cuts it.

Can my lawnmower damage my trees?

We encourage our clients to take caution when mowing the grass around the base of a tree. Often trees are damaged by a lawnmower, weed whip and other trimming equipment. When a tree is injured it can lead to further problems such as decay and then inevitably the tree will start to die.

Tree Planting. What you should know.

Spring is just around the corner, and many of you will begin purchasing and planting trees.

We often get asked to recommend species of trees, however, it really does depend on why you are planting a tree.

If you are looking for privacy, many people are eager to plant evergreens. They grow quickly, are also a great tree to block the wind. However, they are more susceptible to being damaged in a storm. One way of getting around this, is to plant them in a grove. This will allow the roots to intertwine, reducing the risk of a tree being uprooted.

Hardwood trees are what we definitely recommend. They do take longer to grow, but they are stronger, and are 3 times more likely to have the ability to withstand storms. Again, planting them in groves, so they can all intertwine roots will help to prevent any of them from getting uprooted.

Many of you will remember the storm that whipped through the Kitchener-Waterloo area last summer. As we went out to emergency calls, it was obvious to us that the hardwood trees had braved the strong winds much better.

With the warmer weather, does come storms, unfortunately. We hope this has given you some ideas of how to protect your trees, and what to keep in mind when tree planting.